Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Fort Simpson Airport is the airport for Fort Simpson in Northwest Territories, Canada, and carries the codes YFS (IATA) and CYFS (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 555 ft (169 m) and runs on America/Inuvik time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Fort Simpson Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Fort Simpson Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | CYFS |
|---|---|
| Type: | medium airport |
| Continent: | NA |
| Country code: | CA |
| Country: | Canada |
| City | Fort Simpson |
| IATA: | YFS |
| Longitude: | -121.2370 |
| Latitude: | 61.7602 |
Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
Naylors Landing 
Clear sky
Humidity: 59
Wind: 2.66 m/sec
17 C / 62.6 °F
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Key facts about Fort Simpson Airport
You will find Fort Simpson Airport at 61.7602, -121.2370, at an elevation of 555 ft (169 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. Local time at the airport follows America/Inuvik. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Simpson Airport flight status
How do I check Fort Simpson Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Fort Simpson Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Fort Simpson Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Fort Simpson Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Fort Simpson Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Fort Simpson Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes YFS and CYFS mean?
Both identify the same airport. YFS is the IATA code for Fort Simpson Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; CYFS is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Fort Simpson Airport in?
Fort Simpson Airport keeps America/Inuvik time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.